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Therefore, in 6÷2(1+2)=?, we start with the <span style="color:green;"> Distributive Law </span> in the <span style="color:green;">Parenthesis</span> step of the Order of Operations.
::'''6÷2(1+2)=?'''
::'''6÷6=1'''
So the The fatal error with solvers who emphasize the left to right rule, is in incorrectly handling the Parentheses step, disregarding the Distributive Law.
::<s>'''<div style="color:red;">6÷2(3)</div>'''</s> Some are even compelled to add an explicit multiplier, not given in the equation.
::<s>'''<div style="color:red;">6÷2*(3)</div>'''</s>
 
::<s>'''<div style="color:red;">3*(3)</div>'''</s>
 
 
 
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